Indonesian President sacks chief of staff over wiretap

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto dismissed his chief of staff following an arrest for suspected wiretapping. The presidential office stated that the alleged actions could constitute treason and endanger state security.

FILE PHOTO: Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Affairs, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, speaks during a press conference regarding the alleged illegal wiretapping of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's phone in Jakarta, Indonesia, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Indonesia dismissed its chief of staff on Wednesday following an arrest over an alleged wiretapping scheme targeting the president and government ministers. The abrupt dismissal follows an investigation into security breaches at the highest levels of government. The security crisis threatens state stability and exposes vulnerabilities within the nation's political leadership.